James S. Ruttenberg

EWA

PITTSBURGH, PA 15220

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CRD#: 2295305

Professional summary

James Stuart Ruttenberg is a registered financial advisor currently at EWA, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

March 19, 2026 - Present

EWA, LLC

Office #1: 381 Mansfield Ave Suite 200 A & B, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

RIA

CRD#: 308977

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

May 24, 1994 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

May 24, 1994 - November 18, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

PITTSBURGH, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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EWA, LLC

EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH ADVISORS | EWA, LLC | EWA

CRD#: 308977 / SEC#: 801-118806

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Pennsylvania
(3/19/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/18/2026

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/6/1994

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/23/1994

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

EWA, LLC

EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH ADVISORS | EWA, LLC | EWA

CRD#: 308977 / SEC#: 801-118806

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

381 Mansfield Ave Suite 200 A & B, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Mailing Address

Phone number

(412) 288-2363

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE BROCHURE WITH APPENDIX 1 (WRAP FEE PROGRAM) (2/16/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,602
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 750,707,201

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James S. Ruttenberg

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EWA, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/18/2026

Series 63

Date: 6/6/1994

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 5/23/1994

Current Firm

EWA, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

EWA, LLC

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